Senior Town Planner
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- Policy & Planning Manager
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- REQ589034 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 4
Remuneration: $141,974 - $169,151 plus superannuation and leave loading
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ589034
About the opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Town Planner to join NSW Health Infrastructure, a leading and well-respected agency responsible for delivering all major health capital works over $10 million in NSW. In this role, you’ll provide expert town planning advice, help navigate complex statutory town planning processes and prepare town planning reports that meet statutory and Government policy requirements.
You’ll work closely with project teams and government partners to ensure town planning outcomes are achieved efficiently and meet both legal obligations and community expectations. Your day to day will include assisting to develop and maintain robust working relationships with key stakeholders, contributing to statutory and strategic planning reforms, and the resolution of complex pre and post approval planning matters. Your work will ensure that key outcomes are achieved on time and to a high standard of quality.
If you’re ready to contribute to innovative healthcare infrastructure and make a real impact, apply now to join us as a Senior Town Planner at NSW Health Infrastructure!
This is a full-time contract role for a three-year period. Remuneration will be determined with the successful candidate.
Please note that as Health Infrastructure is an organisation of NSW Health, the successful applicant must reside in NSW or be willing to relocate if appointed.
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
About you
Health Infrastructure is seeking a highly motivated and capable senior town planner with advanced knowledge and experience in environmental assessment processes relating to the NSW planning system.
Significant experience is sought in the application of Government plans, policies and guidelines for state significant projects and activities under Part 5 of the EP&A Act.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in statutory planning, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to advise senior stakeholders and executive leaders. Candidates shall have tertiary qualification in town planning or related discipline with demonstrated NSW planning system experience.
About us
Health Infrastructure delivers sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions to meet the health care needs of NSW communities now and into the future. We collaborate with government and industry to transform public health facilities across NSW. Outside of health we contribute longer term benefits to NSW communities including the creation of jobs and increased opportunities for local businesses.
About what’s important to us
At Health Infrastructure, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture where diversity, inclusion and flexibility is part of the norm. The NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment are at the heart of the work we do.
To find out more about Health Infrastructure’s values and ways of working, click here.
Want to know more?
- Please click here for a copy of the role description.
- For more information about Health Infrastructure go to www.hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au and www.health.nsw.gov.au
- For more information on how to apply for a role in NSW Health click here.
- For enquiries, please contact Kathryn Saunders, Program Manager Town Planning via kathryn.saunders@health.nsw.gov.au
About the application process
- Click Apply to commence your application.
- Create or log into your profile (find out more about applying for a role at NSW Health here).
- Upload an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages)
- Upload a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements and capabilities as specified in the role description.
- Respond to the target questions within the application. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Target questions:
Q1. Detail an example of how your knowledge and experience of the NSW planning system has enabled you to resolve a complex planning issue.
Q2. Provide an example of how you have contributed to a positive work culture.
Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 3 August 2025.
